Safety Tips - LightningLightning is one of the most beautiful displays in nature. It is also one of the most deadly natural phenomena known to man. You can understand why with bolt temperatures that are hotter than the surface of the sun.
Summer is the peak season for one of the nation's deadliest weather phenomena— lightning. Below are links to the National Weather Service's website for valuable information on lightning safety.
- Lightning Safety
- Lightning Safety Overview
- History and Mystery of Lightning
- Lightning Risk Reduction Outdoors
- Safe Shelters & Indoor Safety
- Lightning Science
- Medical Aspects of Lightning
- Kids Page - Games and Fun Stuff!
Visit the Colorado Division of Emergency Management website for additional safety tips.
